May 1776
Moor'd off Sandy Hook The Light House EBN Distance 1 Mile
Monday 13th
AM empd [fittling Netting for the Quarters. First & Midl parts Modt & Cloudy... at 2 PM Fired Several uper and Lower deckers, at a Party of Rebels attempting to board the Asia's watering Boat. Do sent out Boats Man'd & Arm'd to her assistance, at 4 Fired a Gun & made the Signal for the Boats to Return, the Rebels having made for the Shore,
1. PRO, Admiralty 51/693.